Update: We have a winner! Congratulations, Veronica. May your picnics be numerous and jolly.I’m blaming Pinterest, with its perfect little bohemian houses. But whoever made me do it, somehow I ended up buying a mandala throw instead of a traditional beach towel when I was doing my pre-beach shopping last summer. Turns out, it was one of my favorite purchases all year. Allow me to tell you why.
The light, cottony fabric is perfect for wadding into a little ball to stuff into your beach bag or picnic basket. It folds up much smaller than a traditional beach towel or picnic blanket, and is lighter for carrying. Also, since I live in a tiny space, I love that it takes up minimal room when in storage.
The colors jazz up any setting you take it to. If you want to feel like the perfect Instagrammer, this throw will do the trick. You could probably eat Kraft mac ‘n cheese and twinkies while sitting on it and feel classy, not that I’ve tried…
It’s versatile. Picnics. Beach. Light blanket when you’re chilly. Tablecloth. Bedspread for summer. Curtain. Turban if your head is feeling modest. Baby blanket if you have a Very Large Baby. Human burrito wrap. Backdrop for photos. Blanket fort walls. You name it.
The size is awesome. It’s bigger than a towel, so if you’re using it on the beach, you can spread your long and gangly limbs without getting sand stuck in your knees and elbows. (Or does that just happen to me?) For a picnic, four people fit perfectly around it with a mountain of food in the center.
Now for the fun part. I am giving away this one to one Striped Pineapple reader this month. To enter, just drop a comment below about anything you like. Comments on social media don’t count, only on the blog post. The giveaway is open till the end of February.
If you don’t happen to win and still want to own one, here are a bunch of options for under $15. Or if you want a bigger one, here is a similar one in queen size. If blue is more your thing, check out this gorgeous one. Then invite me over for your perfect boho picnic. I’ll bring the cookie butter!
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So, I read this last week, and thought that I simply must remember to comment on this post before it is too late. I am not a giveaway only commenter (pats herself on the back) and cannot figure out why it is so scary for people to drop a thought into a blog comment section. Some of us regularly drop our thoughts out for all to see. ;D
It’s been fun, reading your February posts.
I have a blue and white one and it’s lovely. Granted, it doesn’t hide the dirt as well as your darker one, but it’s so beautiful at the beach. If I’d win this one, I’d have the best of both worlds.
A giveaway on top of daily posts?!! You really have given us a reason to get out of bed…even in February! 😉 I’ve actually been reading & enjoying your blog for several months now, so thanks for writing!!!
I have to confess that I always zoom in &/or take a moment to admire yours whenever you post pics with it! Your posts this month have been exceptional !!
I can see myself using that on some beautiful beach in HI But honestly, my favorite option is to have it surrounded by a few friends that I love with “mountains” of food in the middle
I recently discovered your blog through a mutual friend. And I’ve been intrigued by the things you write about.
Also, with all things summer right around the corner, including kids camps and beach days, this looks like a fun and useful accessory to have.
This is me being brave enough to comment on your blog post, because I want one of these a lot. My plan for this summer is to basically live in parks and on the beach, and having a mandala cloth to picnic and lounge on would make it just that much better.
Do I foresee all the trendy Insta posts of beautiful bowls of Mac n Cheese and boards of Twinkie’s placed tastefully on these blankets? #stopthediscrimination #allfoodsmatter
I have seriously been wanting to get one of those since you first brought it on one of our beach adventures. I’ve been thinking that it’s a much needed purchase for this years trip. 🙂
I shall heretofore confess that I have drooled and almost coveted this beauty of yours. I shall not covet, but perhaps deeply admired is a better word. With as often and zealous as my children launch picnics (yes, even in dreary February weather in which my white backed quilt was spread on the slushy ground ) perhaps I should invest in one of these…
Just gotta say.. HOW you write makes it so fun to read. Maybe because you write the way you talk either way, you’re definitely a good one to keep around.
66 thoughts on “Day 20: Mandala Cloth, And a Giveaway!”
Love these mandala throws!!! But just never broke down and bought one. Your blog inspires me. I love reading each post.
Oh hey, that looks pretty. I’ll enter 🙂
The month of posts was jolly good. My favorite was day 14.
I’ve been wanting one of these for a long time as picnics are possibly my most favorite thing. This one is beautiful.
Well.
These are so neat! You’re such a fun blogger— I enjoy reading your posts!
Oh, wow!! How beautiful!
I like that we’re cousins and always will be.
You’re blog is delightful, Rachel! Always loved reading it.
If only I would win something, then my life could be complete.
I see you here, commenting for Mia.
So, I read this last week, and thought that I simply must remember to comment on this post before it is too late. I am not a giveaway only commenter (pats herself on the back) and cannot figure out why it is so scary for people to drop a thought into a blog comment section. Some of us regularly drop our thoughts out for all to see. ;D
It’s been fun, reading your February posts.
I love the idea of using this as a tablecloth!
This looks perfect for the beach!
The fact that February + your daily posts are drawing to a close is quite sad. I’ve been enjoying them immensely. 🙂
Well, thank you. So have I. 🙂
Your food picnics always look delicious
I have a blue and white one and it’s lovely. Granted, it doesn’t hide the dirt as well as your darker one, but it’s so beautiful at the beach. If I’d win this one, I’d have the best of both worlds.
I love reading your posts!
Someday I’m going to picnic with you girls! You really do it right.
I love the feeling in the air that spring is coming and the hints of things coming to life.;)
A giveaway on top of daily posts?!! You really have given us a reason to get out of bed…even in February! 😉 I’ve actually been reading & enjoying your blog for several months now, so thanks for writing!!!
I have to confess that I always zoom in &/or take a moment to admire yours whenever you post pics with it! Your posts this month have been exceptional !!
I’ve wanted one of these for a while- so throwing my name in the hat and crossing my fingers!! Love all your posts BTW!
I eyed one of these all summer, but couldn’t convince myself to indulge and actually purchase it. They are the cutest!
Hmmm…that looks cool. I’ve never seen one before!
I’ve always thought your picnics look especially fun because of that blanket!
I love how giveaways give all your little lurkers a voice.
Me too! It’s so surprising when people suddenly have things to say.
I enjoy reading your post so much!
Ooo I’ve always wanted one like that!
Its beautiful! Would love to win it!
The colors make my heart so happy.
I can see myself using that on some beautiful beach in HI But honestly, my favorite option is to have it surrounded by a few friends that I love with “mountains” of food in the middle
That blanket is so beautiful
This is beautiful! Pretty sure my little family needs one of these for our picnics!!
Also one thing I like: being outside! Summer please come back
It’s a beautiful throw and I love how it’s not so bulky as a regular beach towel. I enjoy reading your posts!
I recently discovered your blog through a mutual friend. And I’ve been intrigued by the things you write about.
Also, with all things summer right around the corner, including kids camps and beach days, this looks like a fun and useful accessory to have.
Outdoor dining is the best! You made it look so cute!
Ok I’ve been wanting one of these for a while now! So beautiful. Also, I’m planning to plan my first ever dumpster-diving trip
Suddenly I feel like I need something I never even missed before. (-:
This is beautiful! Also I love your writing
I love reading your posts. And the throw is beautiful!!!
I have been wanting one of these for a long time. There is a big space on the wall of my sunroom that it would look perfect on.
Yessss!!! I have wanted one of these beauties for a very long time.
This is me being brave enough to comment on your blog post, because I want one of these a lot. My plan for this summer is to basically live in parks and on the beach, and having a mandala cloth to picnic and lounge on would make it just that much better.
Wait, it takes bravery?
Well, for people with a serious lurking problem, like me, it does.
Just because. I’ve always liked your cool circle piece of material. 😀
Hi.
This looks like a beautiful purchase and I can only imagine how tempting it would be to have picnics frequently with such a gorgeous thing.
Also, I stumbled across your blog recently and it’s become one of my favorites.
Welcome, and thank you!
Do I foresee all the trendy Insta posts of beautiful bowls of Mac n Cheese and boards of Twinkie’s placed tastefully on these blankets? #stopthediscrimination #allfoodsmatter
Hilarious. I could go for that.
I have seriously been wanting to get one of those since you first brought it on one of our beach adventures. I’ve been thinking that it’s a much needed purchase for this years trip. 🙂
I want one of these so much!!! If I wasn’t missing summer before I am now!!
I shall heretofore confess that I have drooled and almost coveted this beauty of yours. I shall not covet, but perhaps deeply admired is a better word. With as often and zealous as my children launch picnics (yes, even in dreary February weather in which my white backed quilt was spread on the slushy ground ) perhaps I should invest in one of these…
I just feel sure a cloth like this would revolutionize my life.
I would most definitely use this for beach picnics. And most definitely invite you.
I’ve admired that cloth ever since I saw it. Cookie butter sounds delicious right now.
I really like that you can use the cloth for so many different things!
I would love to win one of these!
Just gotta say.. HOW you write makes it so fun to read. Maybe because you write the way you talk either way, you’re definitely a good one to keep around.
One thing I like? Picnics with colorful blankets.
Can you bring the girl in the last photo too?
yeah I was wondering about that too